Element Classic

Element Creations Limited

About this app

Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organisations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.

The application requires the android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission to enable the installation of applications received as attachments, ensuring seamless and convenient access to new software within the app.

The application requires the USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT permission to ensure our users can effectively receive call notifications even when their devices are locked.

Ratings and reviews

The new layout is absolutely horrible. Before, private chats and rooms were separate. Now ALL the chats are in one place. The company I work in uses element, we have like 20+ various rooms, and like 10+ chats with each other! New layout makes everything very convoluted. Allow people to choose what GUI they want to have. For small groups the new layout might be nice. But for big groups it's horrible.

I was using it but i received a message that I have to verify my account and i don't know what that means but the message said that i will not be able to use the app anymore in a few weeks. This sucks to be honest, I feel compelled to uninstall it, weird stuff.

This app crashes on startup after logging in. I have attempted clearing the cache, storage, and reinstalling the app.

What’s new

Add migration banner to Element X.